We are always delighted to receive handwritten letters and drawings from the children we sponsor in Cambodia. Here are letters from two of them.

After the school break, the house parents of the Kampong Thom Children's Home brought all the children to play at the swimming pool. All of the children were so excited. It was a really nice time for them to get refreshed after the school break. 

We support the three Kov siblings at this children's home. Sinet, the sister, was especially excited about the pool trip. She really likes swimming.

On June 1, 2109, our team of eight volunteers distributed clothes, food, dog food, socks, band-aids, hand wipes, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, soap, toothbrushes, and batteries to eight homeless people.

This outreach, we provided some of the same basic necessities that are usually needed. The most popular item was AA and AAA batteries. The homeless people usually run out of batteries the fastest because they use them to listen to the radio or other electronic devices. 

Some volunteers came to visit Soklang (one of the children we sponsor) and the other kids at the Kampong Cham children's home. The volunteers spent time with the kids eating pizza, chicken, and other nice foods. They took all the kids on outings, such as to the swimming pool. Soklang was so excited.

On May 17, 2109, our team of six volunteers distributed clothes, food, dog food, socks, band-aids, hand wipes, toilet paper, soap, and toothbrushes to eight homeless people.

On Saturday, April 13, 2019, we took the students to Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California. This activity was a super fun way to learn about planes and spend time developing relationships with each other. Many thanks to Jack, Jason, Lotta, and Sierra for coming with us.

A notable quote from Kevin: "The museum just has the outdoor airplane for the 'likes.'"

During Khmer New Year, most people travel to their home towns to celebrate with family and friends. Schools are closed for at least two weeks. If it is safe for a child in a children's home to visit family, they go and visit them during this time. It helps to maintain relationships between the children and any family they have and gives them the opportunity to share Jesus with those family members as well. For those who either do not have any known family or for whom it would not be safe, they stay at the children’s home and celebrate there.

When the children visit family, there is always the risk that they will not return. With so many children visiting families each April for the holiday, we always wonder how many will not return. Of course, we want the children to be with family who loves them and can support them, but if the situation would not be good for the child to stay there, we prefer for the child to return to the children’s home. We are happy to hear so far that only two children have not returned. Praise God! We pray this continues as we wait to hear from all of the homes.

As we celebrate the resurrected Jesus and His power within us,
may you experience anew the glories of His grace.